Harrison County

New marine research center for USM in Gulfport

The University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Ocean Science and Engineering has a new marine research center at the Port of Gulfport. The newly opened marine research center at the Port of Gulfport is a two-story, 18,000 square foot state…

Arrested for auto burglary

Biloxi police have arrested a Mobile man for auto burglary. Thirty-five year-old Christopher Davis is arrested from an investigation into a vehicle burglary incident that occurred in the 100 block of Rue Magnolia. He’s being held on a $25,000 bond.

Two females wanted for shoplifting from Belk

Two females are wanted for allegedly shoplifting several items of clothing, valued at $240, at Belk. The unknown suspects entered the store and selected several Polo name brand shirts including children sizes and concealed the items. They left without paying…

Wanted for shoplifting from Belk

Photos show an unknown male allegedly shoplifting multiple pieces of clothing from the Belk store located at Edgewater Mall in Biloxi. This theft is valued at about $100. The suspect is described as a white male, about 5’5” and 120…

Popps Ferry extension project

The extension of Popps Ferry Road in Biloxi to Highway 90 is now underway. The 10 billion dollar project has been in the works for years, but surveyors now have boots on the ground working towards the next steps. The…

Sports book opens at Island View Casino

Some casinos in Biloxi have already opened their sports books, allowing people to legally place bets for the upcoming football season. Now, locals and visitors can also place their bets at the Island View Casino Resort in Gulfport. Sports betting…

Biloxi police searching for auto burglary suspect

Biloxi police are investigating a string of auto burglaries reported last week in the Oaklawn Road area of Woolmarket. Photos show a white male suspect and vehicle captured on surveillance using one of the victim’s credit cards at a local…

Pleads guilty to assaulting nurse

A Saucier man is sentenced to four and a half years to serve in prison for assaulting a nurse at Memorial Hospital. Thirty-five year-old Lance Hagin pled guilty to the crime on August 20th. The assault happened in March 2016…

Arrested in connection with D’Iberville shooting

Less than 24 hours after a shooting in D’Iberville, Florida authorities have captured the suspect who is accused of shooting his own brother. Today D’Iberville police announced the capture and arrest of Edwin Trayce Allen in Florida. Police were searching…

Harrison County remembers Hurricane Katrina

State and local officials gathered today in Harrison County to remember Hurricane Katrina. Since then, the Coast and community is stronger and emergency action plans are ready to go. August 29th, 2005 is a day that most knew would be…

Prayer service for police, fire, and city workers in Biloxi

Even though none of the students at Nativity BVM Elementary in Biloxi were alive when Katrina hit, they still paid their respects and took part in a prayer service this morning to thank first responders and city leaders who put…

IMMS remembers Hurricane Katrina

Following Hurricane Katrina, many businesses were left destroyed and closed up shop, but for some they rebuilt bigger and better. One of those was the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, formerly known as Marine Life Oceanarium. It was originally located…

Shooting at Dockside Marine in D’Iberville

D’Iberville police are asking for help to find a suspect related to a shooting at Dockside Marine, located off of Old Highway 67. The suspect has been identified as 26-year-old Edwin Trayce Allen. Allen was last seen westbound on I-10…

Hurricane Katrina Memorial Blood Drive

The 13th annual Hurricane Katrina Memorial Blood Drive kicked off today at Edgewater Mall. The event, put on by the American Red Cross, started in 2005, days after Hurricane Katrina made landfall in South Mississippi. Dozens of people showed up…

Fighting West Nile in Harrison County

Many areas of South Mississippi have seen rain today, but it’s the aftermath of what happens with standing water after the storm passes that poses the most threat when it comes to the West Nile Virus. Harrison County Mosquito Control…

Economic impact of the Mississippi Aquarium

Contractors have been hard at work creating the Mississippi Aquarium in downtown Gulfport. The aquarium will not only bring hundreds of aquatic wonders like alligators, otters, and dolphins to the Coast, but it will also bring economic growth. President and…

Mardi Gras Museum Update

The Mardi Gras Museum in Biloxi has plans to let the good times roll at a new location soon. The City of Biloxi will enter into a lease agreement for a new, unnamed restaurant to operate at the Magnolia Hotel.…

Movie theater opening this November at Edgewater Mall

Something you’ll see at the Edgewater Mall is ongoing construction of the new movie theater. The opening date is still set to be in November before Thanksgiving. The name of the theater is Premier Cinemas and it will have eight…

Hurricane Katrina Memorial Blood Drive

The 13th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina devastating South Mississippi is just days away. Since 2005 the American Red Cross has hosted the Hurricane Katrina Memorial Blood Drive. This Tuesday and Wednesday, August 28th and 29th, you can head over to…

Back the Blue Day

People across the Coast are taking today to show appreciation for men and women in uniform. Today is Back the Blue Day which is a day citizens and students thank law enforcement personnel for all they do for the school…

Fallen Heroes 5K

Bright and early this morning dozens of chief petty officers from the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport came together to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. They took part in the Fallen Heroes 5K to remember 125…

$6.98 million grant awarded to Harrison County schools

U.S. senators Roger Wicker, Cindy Hyde-Smith, and Representative Steven Palazzo, announced the award of $6.98 million to the Harrison County School District to complete a roof hardening project at eight schools impacted by Hurricane Katrina. The grant is an extension…

Embezzlement of an automobile

Thirty-eight year-old Lauren Hays of Pascagoula is behind bars facing an embezzlement charge. Hays was reportedly renting a car from Enterprise through a second party. News 25 was told she refused to return the vehicle for more than a month.…